Premium pages left without account:

Auction archive: Lot number 82

CHAUCER, Geoffrey. The Workes of our ancient and learned poet ... newly printed , edited by Thomas Speght, London: John Islip, 1602, 2°, title with wood-engraved architectural border, woodcut initials and decorations (lacking portrait, A2, A6, Ooo5 &...

Auction 03.05.1996
3 May 1996
Estimate
£200 - £400
ca. US$303 - US$606
Price realised:
£345
ca. US$522
Auction archive: Lot number 82

CHAUCER, Geoffrey. The Workes of our ancient and learned poet ... newly printed , edited by Thomas Speght, London: John Islip, 1602, 2°, title with wood-engraved architectural border, woodcut initials and decorations (lacking portrait, A2, A6, Ooo5 &...

Auction 03.05.1996
3 May 1996
Estimate
£200 - £400
ca. US$303 - US$606
Price realised:
£345
ca. US$522
Beschreibung:

CHAUCER, Geoffrey. The Workes of our ancient and learned poet ... newly printed , edited by Thomas Speght, London: John Islip, 1602, 2°, title with wood-engraved architectural border, woodcut initials and decorations (lacking portrait, A2, A6, Ooo5 & 0oo6, a few leaves repaired with loss of text, rust hole in Gg6, minor wormhole at margin of first few leaves not affecting letters, occasional light staining), 19th-century calf, gilt-stamped device on covers (rubbed and scuffed, head of spine worn). [STC 5080; Lowndes II, p. 425] Sold not subject to return.

Auction archive: Lot number 82
Auction:
Datum:
3 May 1996
Auction house:
Christie's
London, South Kensington
Beschreibung:

CHAUCER, Geoffrey. The Workes of our ancient and learned poet ... newly printed , edited by Thomas Speght, London: John Islip, 1602, 2°, title with wood-engraved architectural border, woodcut initials and decorations (lacking portrait, A2, A6, Ooo5 & 0oo6, a few leaves repaired with loss of text, rust hole in Gg6, minor wormhole at margin of first few leaves not affecting letters, occasional light staining), 19th-century calf, gilt-stamped device on covers (rubbed and scuffed, head of spine worn). [STC 5080; Lowndes II, p. 425] Sold not subject to return.

Auction archive: Lot number 82
Auction:
Datum:
3 May 1996
Auction house:
Christie's
London, South Kensington
Try LotSearch

Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!

  • Search lots and bid
  • Price database and artist analysis
  • Alerts for your searches
Create an alert now!

Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.

Create an alert